Valerie Kramer
Ocala,FL
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 5 years of experience in a hospital setting. Well-versed in total joint replacement, and general surgery procedures. Eager to take next career step with a new organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
UF Health The Villages
07.2018 - Current
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Certified Correctional Officer
State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2006 - 08.2016
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Certificate -Surgical Technology
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL07.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL08.2017
No Degree - Vocational Certificate-Corrections
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL11.2006
Skills
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Proper Specimen Disposal
- Training Initiatives
- Equipment Inventory
- Patient Draping
- Patient Safety
- Manage Sterile Field
- Position Patients
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Team Collaboration
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Total Joint Replacements
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
UF Health The Villages
07.2018 - Current
Certified Correctional Officer
State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2006 - 08.2016
No Degree - Vocational Certificate -Surgical Technology
College of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Central Florida
No Degree - Vocational Certificate-Corrections
College of Central Florida
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